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Supreme Court Suspends YouTuber's Contempt Sentence
The Supreme Court in India has temporarily stopped a punishment given to a YouTuber named Gulshan Pahuja.
The Delhi High Court had sentenced him to six months in jail because some of his videos were seen as disrespectful to the court and judges.
The Supreme Court has now said he can be released from jail while they look into his case.
The High Court also said that Pahuja's videos, which were on his channel 'Fight 4 Judicial Reforms', were not protected as free speech.
The case started when a civil judge noticed some of Pahuja's videos and banners that were critical of the judicial system.
The Supreme Court suspended a six-month imprisonment sentence on YouTuber Gulshan Pahuja for contempt of court.
Pahuja was convicted by the Delhi High Court for videos that scandalized and lowered the authority of the court.
The Supreme Court directed Pahuja's release from custody while considering his appeal.
The Delhi High Court had imposed a fine of Rs 2,000, with an additional month of imprisonment if the fine is not paid.
Pahuja's content on his YouTube channel 'Fight 4 Judicial Reforms' was deemed not protected as free speech under the Constitution.
- Who
- Gulshan Pahuja, a YouTuber
- What
- Supreme Court suspended his 6-month sentence for contempt of court
- Where
- India (Delhi High Court and Supreme Court)
- When
- The Supreme Court issued the suspension on Thursday (date not specified)
- Why
- Pahuja's videos were found to scandalize and lower the authority of the court
Key facts
- YouTuber
- Gulshan Pahuja
- Original Sentence
- 6 months imprisonment
- Fine Imposed
- Rs 2,000
- Contempt of Courts Act
- Violated by Pahuja's videos
- Supreme Court Bench
- Justices P S Narasimha and Sheel Nagu
- Delhi High Court Order Date
- May 16, 2026
- YouTube Channel
- Fight 4 Judicial Reforms
Sources
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